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Oct 22, 1984

Merle Haggard records "Kern River" in Nashville

Nov 22, 1984

Suzy Bogguss moves to Nashville

Nov 28, 1984

Randy Travis performs at the Nashville Palace, showcasing for Warner Bros. talent executive Martha Sharp. Two months later, he begins recording for the label

Nov 29, 1984

The Nashville Entertainment Association bestows the Master Award on The Jordanaires. The quartet provided the backing vocals on hits by Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers, Patsy Cline, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, among others

Dec 2, 1984

Conway Twitty serves as grand marshal of the Nashville Christmas Parade

Dec 4, 1984

Faron Young fires a pistol into the ceiling of his kitchen. The incident contributes to Hilda Young's decision to divorce him

Dec 6, 1984

Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson record "Highwayman" at Nashville's Moman Studios. Among the musicians on the session is guitarist Marty Stuart

Dec 7, 1984

Roy Acuff returns to the Grand Ole Opry stage following a five-month hiatus, mandated by chest pains

Dec 19, 1984

Johnny Cash sits in for Ralph Emery as the host of TNN's "Nashville Now." Guests include Grandpa Jones and Riders In The Sky

Dec 27, 1984

Ricky Van Shelton moves to Nashville when his girlfriend, Bettye, gets a new job

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